The average train between Kettering and Rugby takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kettering and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Rugby station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Kettering to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Kettering to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Rugby is 36.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Rugby via Leicester and Nuneaton in around 2h 4m.